Apple Pay launches in Singapore

Apple Pay has begun rolling out across Singapore, letting consumers pay in store with compatible Apple devices and make purchases within participating mobile apps using their American Express cards, with support from Visa expected “soon”.

Customers will be able to add Visa debit and credit cards issued by banks including DBS, UOB and Standard Chartered when the payment network begins supporting the mobile payment service. The list of participating banks will be updated as further banks are added, Apple says.

“Apple Pay works with American Express issued cards and soon it will work with major credit and debit cards from top banks,” Apple adds. “Just add your participating cards to Wallet and you’ll continue to get all the rewards, benefits and security of your cards.

“Apple Pay is accepted in grocery stores, boutiques, restaurants, hotels and so many places you already enjoy. You can also use Apple Pay to pay in some of the most popular apps in the App Store.”